Examining the Diablo III Polystone Statue by Sideshow Collectibles

As Sideshow Collectibles have ventured into more video game based properties, a collaboration with Blizzard has resulted in the recently-released Diablo Polystone Statue.

Depicting Prime Evil in all its glory, the statue stands 20 inches tall and is incredibly detailed, with the many arms, spikes and horns one would expect from a being who is, essentially, the embodiment of all evil.

The box the Diablo statue comes in is almost comically big, in that it makes you think -- even logically knowing the statue is 20 inches tall -- that it might be something far more enormous than expected. But once assembled (much of the box is taken up by Styrofoam, to keep the various pieces secure) the statue is very striking and formidable looking.

There are some great touches, such as the skulls placed on spikes that can be fitted into the statue's base. And the statue conveys the right touch of beauty and terror.

My one complaint is that this sucker is fragile and needs to be treated very, very carefully. At some point while assembling ours -- it wasn't clear when it occurred -- a tiny piece of the tip of the tail was chipped off, likely while moving the pieces about on the floor in order to assemble them. Once the statue is actually put together, it's a nice solid piece, but it's when you're still putting it together that you really need to be aware at all times.

There is a button on the base that lights up the statue from within, giving it a very cool, hellish glow that has elicited more than a few "oohs" from those who've seen it.

Turn on your heartlight!

The Sideshow Diablo statue is a limited edition of 2000. At $349.99, it's obviously made for the hardcore fan, but if you're all in on Diablo, this collectible delivers the goods in a big way.